Design Manager
hace 20 horas
Leicester
Role: Design Manager Location: London The Opportunity An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Design Manager to join a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor delivering projects within the education sector. This role offers the chance to manage the design process from pre-construction through to project completion, ensuring all design solutions are coordinated, technically compliant, buildable, and delivered in line with programme and client requirements. Key Responsibilities • Manage the design process throughout both pre-construction and project delivery., • Coordinate the production, review, approval, and release of design information in line with project programmes., • Lead Client Engagement Meetings (CEMs), design workshops, and multidisciplinary coordination meetings., • Liaise with consultants, subcontractors, client representatives, Technical Advisors, and project teams to ensure coordinated design delivery., • Ensure all designs comply with Building Regulations, statutory requirements, planning conditions, and relevant Department for Education standards., • Drive digital construction, BIM Level 2 compliance, and sustainability objectives throughout the project lifecycle., • Coordinate complex Architectural, Structural, and MEPH design packages., • Review designs for technical compliance, buildability, coordination, and value engineering opportunities., • Develop consultant scopes of service and Design Responsibility Matrices (DRM)., • Manage Contractor Designed Portions (CDPs) and specialist design packages., • Develop and manage the Design Programme, ensuring alignment with the Task Information Delivery Plan (TIDP) and Master Information Delivery Plan (MIDP)., • Identify, manage, and mitigate design-related risks., • Produce regular internal and external design reports. Essential Requirements • Proven Design Management experience working for a UK main contractor is essential., • Previous experience delivering DfE or education sector projects is highly desirable., • Strong understanding of the design and construction process from concept through to completion., • Technical knowledge across Architecture, Structures, and MEPH disciplines., • Experience reviewing designs for technical compliance, coordination, buildability, and value engineering., • Working knowledge of BIM Level 2 requirements and digital construction processes., • Experience using Revit, AutoCAD, and electronic document management systems, particularly Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) and Autodesk Forma., • Experience developing consultant scopes, Design Responsibility Matrices, and managing design programmes., • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills., • Collaborative, proactive, and solution-focused approach. If you're interested in the role, apply with your CV today or get in touch directly. JBRP1_UKTJ